Claude Harbonn Appointed Head of Investment Advisory at Bank of Singapore

Bank of Singapore, Asia’s leading global private bank, has appointed Claude Harbonn as its new Head of Investment Advisory, effective January 2026.

In his new role, Harbonn will spearhead the bank’s investment advisory function, working closely with relationship managers and investment teams to provide comprehensive support to clients across multiple markets. The appointment comes as the bank strengthens its advisory-led private banking platform in the region.

Harbonn brings over 20 years of experience in private wealth management and investment advisory. He most recently served as Co-Head of the UHNW Solutions Group at UBS in Singapore. Prior to this, he held senior regional roles at Credit Suisse, including Co-Head of Advisory & Sales APAC and Head of Investment Consulting for Southeast Asia.

Earlier in his career, Harbonn also worked in investment consulting at UBS. He holds a Master of Science in Finance from HEC Lausanne and a Master of Engineering from Imperial College London.

Commenting on his new role via LinkedIn, Harbonn said he was “excited and truly happy” to join Bank of Singapore, emphasizing his focus on collaborating with colleagues as the firm embarks on its next phase of growth.

Bank of Singapore, a subsidiary of OCBC Bank, continues to expand its private banking and investment advisory services across Asia, catering to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.